Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 11:12

12. He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour : but a man of understanding holdeth his peace .

Which contempt he sheweth, either 1. by contemptuous or reproachful expressions of him; or 2. by not asking, or not regarding his advice, but trusting wholly to his own understanding.

Either 1. He forbeareth all such expressions against his neighbour. Or 2▪ He silently and patiently bears these Reproaches from his neighbour, and doth not render one Reproach for another; wherein he sheweth true Wisdom. Or 3. He desireth and hearkeneth to the Counsels of others. Any of these ways the opposition is sufficiently evident.

Marginal references: Heb. destitute of heart.